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thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Police brutality, Confinement, Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, Sexism, War, Xenophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Homophobia
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Trafficking, and Child abuse
Minor: Chronic illness, Pregnancy, Car accident, and Pedophilia
pun1sher's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The main plot twist was easy to guess but this was an enjoyable read anyway. A very interesting peak into 30s/40s America, East Asian-American communities, and relationships between women.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Alcohol, Sexism, Racism, Violence, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Cursing, Stalking, War, Police brutality, Misogyny, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Rape, and Homophobia
dorathebald's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The only saving point of this book is Helen's arc.
Also Helen sounds like shes gay for Grace
Also Helen sounds like shes gay for Grace
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicide attempt
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